Director of the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law

St. John's University•Queens Campus, NY

82d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John's University School of Law is seeking a candidate for the position of Director of the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law. The Director will grow and manage the Mattone Institute and will be instrumental in meeting the strategic goals of student success as well as enrollment (of both JD and LL.M. students) as it pertains to real estate law focused students, thereby increasing revenue. The Director will report directly to the Associate Dean for Career Development and Externships and will work closely with the Associate Dean for Enrollment and External Relations and the Associate Dean for Law School Advancement.

Requirements

Superior interpersonal, communication, organizational, writing and administrative skills.
Knowledge of the legal profession.
Experience in and knowledge of real estate law practice required.
Knowledge of varied technology, such as generative AI platforms, Symplicity and social media.
Strong leadership skills.
Real Estate Law practice experience.
A Juris Doctor degree is required.
5 or more years’ relevant professional experience required.

Nice To Haves

Student advising and/or career counseling experience preferred.
10 or more years’ relevant professional experience preferred.
Admission to NY state bar preferred.
Membership and involvement with real estate law professional associations preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the day to day administration of the Mattone Institute.
Develop and manage a Real Estate LLM program, focusing on JD and LLM students with an interest in real estate law.
Serve as Co-Director of the Real Estate LL.M. Program, including recruitment, enrollment, course development, marketing, and management.
Work with the Enrollment Office to play an integral role in the revenue-generating process of recruitment for JD and LL.M. real estate programs, including targeting international students.
Work with the Academic Dean to assess curricular needs and ensure a robust roster of advanced real estate course offerings each semester.
Assist in the development of JD and LL.M. real estate courses, including course proposals.
Encourage appropriate students to enroll in advanced real estate courses and advise current JD and LL.M students on course options and the joint real estate law JD/LL.M option.
Identify and recruit adjunct professors to teach real estate law-related courses.
Work with the Academic Dean to manage JD and LL.M. adjuncts, including staffing specific classes and assisting with ongoing course administration.
Hire and manage student worker and research assistant staff for the Mattone Institute.
Serve as primary point person for real estate law related programs/workshops, including academic colloquia and conferences, continuing legal education, student internships and clinical training.
Update resources.
Manage the Real Estate Fellowship Program, including recruiting and advising on the selection of new Fellows and helping them advance their career goals.
Counsel JD and LL.M. students on their professional development, with a focus on students interested in real estate law.
Assist and advise students and alumni in all aspects of their career development, including resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
Provide academic advising to assigned JD and LL.M. students.
Liaise with faculty, alumni, and administrators.
Work closely with the Career Development Office employer outreach team to research and develop real estate-based student externships, internships and jobs.
Work with the Alumni Office to advance engagement with alumni in the real estate industry for job opportunities, networking, financial contributions, and Advisory Board recruitment.
Serve as primary point person with respect to the arrangement, organization and promotion of real estate alumni-facing events.
Cultivate key alumni relationships through frequent contact and attendance at alumni and industry events.
Manage the administrative responsibility for the efficient operation of the Mattone Institute, including identifying, recruiting, and managing Alumni Board of Directors members, designing and approving marketing materials, overseeing web presence, and overseeing a calendar of student events.
Interact with students, other administrators and faculty.
Monitor progress of students.
Develop, update, and report on program performance metrics.
Manage the Institute’s budget.
Serve as an advisor to the NY Real Property Law Journal and the Real Property Law Society.
Recruit and manage adjunct professors, student fellows, and student workers.